Description
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is seeking a contractor to conduct a study on the environmental impacts of seabed mining, specifically the behavior of sediment plumes generated by mining activities. The study will focus on the Pacific Deepwater region and will involve the collection and analysis of sediment samples, as well as the development of models to predict plume behavior. The contractor will be required to provide a final report and technical summary, as well as present their findings to BOEM personnel. The study will be conducted over a period of 18 months, and the contractor will be required to work closely with BOEM to ensure that the study meets their needs and requirements. Key tasks include:
• Task 1: Overall Project Planning and Management
• Task 2: Sediment Analyses
• Task 3: Sediment Plume Modeling
• Task 4: Synthesize Information
Some of the key deliverables include:
• Post-Award Meeting Agenda and Draft Study Plan
• Quarterly Progress Reports
• Draft Final Report including Draft Technical Summary
• Final Report including Technical Summary
• Journal Publication(s) and/or Oral Presentation(s)
• Final Oral Presentation
• Scientific Communication Products